FAMILY HEALTH COUNCIL OFFERS DIABETES
SELF-MANAGEMENT PROGRAM
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Program available in Clarion, Kittanning, Lower Burrell, McKees Rocks, and Natrona Heights (Harrison Twp.)
CONTACT: Linda Mitchell
Family Health Council, Inc.
412/288-2130
(May 19, 2005.) Family Health Council’s Nutrition Services Program is offering a program in diabetes self-management. Anyone with a diagnosis of diabetes and a physician’s referral to a dietitian can participate. Enrollment is open to men and women of all ages, and most insurance plans are accepted. This program is recognized by the American Diabetes Association.
Participants will have one-on-one medical nutrition therapy meetings with a Registered Dietitian, in addition to four classes held over several weeks. Topics covered include the disease process of diabetes, medications, monitoring blood sugar and how to use the results, avoiding or delaying complications, problem-solving and adjusting to the diagnosis of diabetes.
Benefits can include the reduction of medication; for those not on medication, the need for medication may be delayed. Participants will learn how to approach the challenges of every-day life, such as preparing food, managing heart disease risk and participating more fully in activities.
Classes will be offered at Family Health Council offices located in Kittanning, Lower Burrell, McKees Rocks and Natrona Heights (Harrison Twp).
For more information or to register, call Family Health Council at 1-800-215-7494, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. weekdays. Ask for the Diabetes Program.
Topics covered will include the disease process of diabetes, nutrition, physical activity, medications, monitoring blood sugar and how to use the results, avoiding acute and chronic complications, goal setting, problem solving and adjusting to the diagnosis of diabetes. This program is geared for the specific needs of each participant - whether an experienced diabetic or a newly diagnosed “rookie.”
Classes will be offered at the following Family Health Council locations:
Clarion: 1064A East Main Street
Kittanning: 310 Market Street, Suite 4
Lower Burrell: 3058 Leechburg Road, Suite 1
McKees Rocks: 710 Thompson Ave
Natrona Heights: 2418 Freeport Road
Seneca: 3292 State Route 257
St. Marys: 776 Washington Street
Enrollment is limited to the first 40 participants. For more information or to register, call Family Health Council at 1-800-215-7494 and ask for the Diabetes Program.
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